The MM Virtual Library

The New Norm  Studies show that the average American woman is having her first baby at 30 years old, as of 2022.  The median age of motherhood has been consistently rising for the last few decades. ACOG reports that the average age of first time mothers is rising globally. Women all over the world are choosing to have babies later in life.  I think this opens up such a variety of questions, such as WHY is this trend showing up, what does this mean for maternal and infant mo

Women have been gathering in circle since ancient times to: share wisdom and stories learn from each other deepen their connection support one another in healing and wellness In all nature-based cultures, women gathered in circles to discuss spiritual matters, share stories, and make decisions. They gathered to share herbal remedies, sing, and celebrate the changing of the seasons. Some even gathered to birth their babies, being fully supported by the wise women of their comm

How to work through your anxiety and rediscover your joy. One of the first things we cover in most of the MM programs or classes is the Six Steps to Healing by Susun Weed. Hint: Steps 00-03 are often overlooked, while steps 04-06 can be accompanied by unwarranted side effects or dependency. This guide can be adapted and referred to for any physical, spiritual or emotional dis-ease to begin (or begin again) on your healing journey. The Six Steps to Healing were originally put

Here's another FREE recorded Form & Flow class with me! You can access it anytime! This class focuses a lot on shoulders and chest opening. You'll need two blocks (or big books), a bolster (or thick pillow), and a blanket.

a Tribute to Herbalists, Midwives & 'Witches' in History- Bringing Back the Wisdom  " Women have always been healers. They were the unlicensed doctors and anatomists of Western history... They were pharmacists, cultivating healing herbs and exchanging secrets of their uses. They were midwives, traveling from home to home and village to village. For centuries women were doctors without degrees, barred from books and lectures, learning from each other, and passing on experienc

Enjoy a recorded Sacred Sunday yoga flow whenever and where ever you want :) You'll need a bolster (or thick pillow), a block (or thick book), and a blanket! Xo, MM

Before women's work and midwifery, my passion lied with early childhood education. I studied it in college for a few years, worked in various childcare settings... I am really passionate about the development of humans in general. This TedTalk is so interesting!! Love the metaphor of the children floating down the river. LMK what you think :)

Considering the Pros, Cons & Alternatives to Essential Oils Okay, if you read the title and you are ready to come at me… Just wait :) I love a good essential oil… I have a huge collection, and I have used them on my healing journey for years. I am not here to tell you to go ‘essential oil’ free… I am here to: Share what I have learned to consider before using essential oils Offer suggestions to integrate ‘whole-plant’ healing  Perspectives on Essential Oils “Essential oils ar

Ever heard of the psoas muscle? It's a 16 inch long muscle that connects the spine to the legs. Liz Koch states that this muscle is 'the keystone of a balanced, well-organized body.'  In this 75 minute class, we focus on lengthening and relaxing the psoas muscle with our movements and breath. Join in for free, whenever you want! (Anyone will be able to benefit from this class- no yoga experience required.) For more information about the psoas muscle, I highly suggest Liz Koch

We loved getting to share MM at the Temecula Health Fair. We wanted to give everyone a chance to grab the resources and hear our pitch! Watch the quick three minute video below to learn more about what was on our table at the Temecula Health Fair in 2023, and what we shared with the community! Our Model of Care can be explored in our book, The Wheel of the Woman . Our 'Women at the Center' approach allows our mission to ripple throughout households and communities by restorin

Do you feel bouts of inspiration to tell your story, but get stuck in the details? Do you love to write, but fear sharing it? I've recently been studying a book that is newly required reading material for first-year medical students at Harvard written by Annie Brewster, MD and Rachel Zimmerman. Both of these highly educated women have combined their firsthand experiences with their knowledge to bring to light the power of storytelling on our mental health.  My main takeaway i

How can we embody the seasonal changes? All Hallow's Eve, Halloween, Samhain, All Saints Day, The Day of the Dead... these are just some of the different celebrations that took place across the world this past week. This celebration marks the midpoint between the Fall Equinox and the Winter Solstice, and we celebrate with our ancestors under a thin veil between the Earthly and Spiritual realms.  We celebrate the Crone, our wisest archetype of the Triple Goddess. We look to th

Living in alignment with the seasons can help create more flow in your overall life. Summer is a time when the days are long and we often find ourselves falling out of our regular rituals and routines, while we tend to overextend ourselves on short winter days. One of my favorite ways to stay balanced throughout every season while also enjoying holiday rituals and routines is to follow Ayurvedic Scheduling.  Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga, filled with traditions backe

Postmodern Living by Honoring your Ancestors What is Postmodern Wellbeing ? Postmodernism questions current cultural norms, applying intuition and intention to the small things that add up to the big things . We are challenging the idea that modern influence and interventions on nature are universally beneficial, and reapplying some of our ancestors' wisdom to our modern ways. To live a postmodern lifestyle requires open-mindedness and a willingness to shift with the tides ra